Knowing my capability to reach a goal, drives me to change. I had announced at work one day I was going to start weight watchers. A coworker scoffed and said, you will never do it. His lack of faith, motivated a 30 pound weight loss. I decided to make the change and then acted on it. Knowing the outcome when the goal is achieved, is also a motivator. I kept thinking how much better I would look and feel. To follow through when it gets tough, I remind myself of the reason for doing it. I ask myself why is important to succeed. I break the larger goals into small achievable goals, to avoid being overwhelmed. As I achieve the small goals I build my self-esteem and this helps, to follow through to the end. I reward myself for small